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By Olugbesan Idris, PhDIntroduction The connexion between states and oil has long enthralled scholars of Political Economy due to its momentous implications on governance, development, and democracy.  This state-oil nexus refers to the complex interplay where the presence of oil resources influences the structure, behavior, and legitimacy of state institutions.  For resource-rich countries, particularly in Africa and the Middle East, the abundance of oil wealth has often precipitated authoritarian tendencies, rent-seeking behavior, and governance challenges—a phenomenon extensively theorized as the resource curse (Sachs & Warner, 1995; Ross, 2012).SPONSOR AD In Nigeria, the discovery of oil in the late 1950s transformed…

With all the resources and Human capital endowed on the Giant of Africa we are still yet to attain the heights envisioned by our founding fathers. As a country with a Democracy spanning over 26 years we are yet to enjoy the dividends of a modern and Buoyant Democracy. Many often ask”where did we get it wrong?”a question with a million answers.It is undeniable that this generation of Nigerian youths have turned out to be a more informed generation with the advent of Technology and social media, Our youths have continued to break barriers and achieve soaring heights in areas…

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The federal government says it is embarking on building affordable and durable smart houses for low and medium income earners across the country using only bamboo plants.FG said bamboo with other proven technologies can provide a scalable solution to the housing needs of Nigeria’s growing population without exploitation of the environment. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, Mrs. Esuabana Nko Asanye, who disclosed this in Abuja on Wednesday added that the Nigerian Building and Road Research Institute (NBRRI) Technologies, an agency under the ministry, is embarking on solving the diverse needs within Nigeria’s housing sector using…

A fallen tanker carrying petrol went into flames yesterday on the ever-busy Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, causing a severe traffic disruption on the highway.Daily Trust gathered that the incident occurred around 3pm near the NASFAT prayer ground, when the vehicle reportedly lost control and overturned. The tanker spilled its content and later caught fire, engulfing at least three container-laden trucks and several private vehicles.SPONSOR AD Emergency responders, including operatives of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and Fire Service units from Ogun and Oyo States, were drafted to the scene.The fire was eventually brought under control, preventing further spread to nearby areas.As…

The Management of  National Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (N-HYPPADEC), has urged residents of riverine communities and flood prone areas in Kogi state to move to higher grounds immediately, as wet season gathers momentum.The Acting  Managing Director  of the commission, Alhaji Jimoh Haruna Gabi  made the call at the commencement of the Early Warning Advocacy/Sensitization on Flood Mitigation, in Koton-Karfe, headquarters of Kogi Local Government Area on Tuesday.He emphasised  the importance of adhering to warning signals, stressing that compliance will safeguard citizens,  and minimize the risks and havoc associated with flooding.The Acting MD who was represented by the Kogi…

Reports said each of the 3,345 pilgrims from the state received 50 Saudi Riyals as a support during the Sallah festivities and ease their stay in the Holy Land.This was disclosed on Monday by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s representative and head of the Kano Hajj Delegation Committee, the Emir of Karaye, Alhaji Muhammad Maharaz Karaye. The emir delivered the governor’s goodwill message while lddressing the pilgrims at Makkah’s Shari Mansur Kano House No. 1, the emir delivered Governor Yusuf’s goodwill message.SPONSOR AD The secretary to the committee and Director-General of the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Lamin Rabi’u Danbappa,…

Residents and business owners in the north-eastern region are counting losses, following a blackout occasioned by the construction of a 330kV Turn-In and Turn-Out towers at the new Bauchi 330kV substation transmission lines.Recall that the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) notified electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) serving the six states in the North-east that there would be blackout in the region while some places would witness significant drop in the supply of electricity. The notice said outage which would start on June 10 and end on June 14 would affect the Jos-Bauchi-Gombe 132kV line.SPONSOR AD But in Yola, the capital of…

The Tomatoes Growers and Processors Association of Nigeria (TOPAN) has attributed the hike in the price of tomatoes to high demand during the Sallah celebration and low production output.TOPAN Chairman, Kaduna State chapter, Mr Rabiu Zuntu, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Lagos. Zuntu, however, assured a drop in the price of tomatoes in the next couple of weeks.SPONSOR AD “The reason for the hike of the produce can be closely linked to the increased demands during the festivities and the low production output of farmers.“The main reason for the consistent…

The recent spate of attacks and killings in various villages in Plateau State has claimed no fewer than 41 lives and left numerous people wounded within a week.Hundreds of houses were razed down by the perpetrators and hundreds of people have been displaced by the attacks within the said period.  The brutal assaults showed no regard for human life, targeting men, women, and children indiscriminately. The attacks often occur at night or through ambushes, fuelled by longstanding tensions between farming and herding communities that frequently accuse each other of responsibility for the atrocities. The affected areas include Bassa, Riyom, Bokkos,…